The picture with Ronald McDonald is titled McSurgency and is an acryllic on canvas by Louisville native Nick Owens. The artist is making a comment on private contract firms such aas Blackwater who "operate with diplomatic immunity and whose military engagements perhaps work to the detriment of enlisted United State military personnel to sponser corporations to further it's own agenda."
The bears (same artist) title is Phasers on Stun. Here the artist is commenting on how odd it is that society represents the Teddy Bear as cute and cuddly but in reality this animal is a dangerous predator. "The artist compares their role to that of soldiers in our socity, how we flaunt words such as 'bravery' and 'sacrifice' ... separated from the very visceral tasks soldiers undertake to earn such respect killing people."
Barack Obama and John McCain were prominently displayed in the lobby too. Also on the floor in front of the check in desk was a video of two people sleeping. There was lots more, in fact they have over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Saturday morning we toured the Louisville Slugger and Muhammid Ali Museums before our 3Pm apppointment at Glassworks to blow a glass ornament.